About The Georgia post. (Knoxville, Crawford County, Ga.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 10, 2013)
Crawford County 4-H’ers shone brightly at this year’s Project Achievement Competition on De cember 15th. The competition was held in Monroe County where 12 counties competed. Fourteen students ranging from 5th to 6th grade repre sented our community, bringing home 10 awards. Pictured on the first row: Keith Colbert, Najeh Arnold (2nd), Austin Richardson (1st), Yuki Smith (1st), Amber Puckett (2nd). Second row: Samantha Lee, Anna Davis (1st), Jennilee Castrovillari (3rd), Ethan Crosby (3rd). Third Row: Noah Greer (2nd), Rebecca Layfield (1st), Abigail Underwood, Court ney Puckett (3rd), Haleigh Purvis. On the fourth row are our teen leaders: Alicia Fortney, Brooklyn Richardson, James Fortney, Anna Gibb, and John Spinks. These students spent weeks preparing and practicing for their victorious day at Monroe County. Stanley Spillers and Donna White attended the competition as volunteer leaders. Many thanks go to these leaders for their contribution. Clover- leaf Project Achievement represents a cornerstone in the Georgia 4-H program. The competition origi nated from the Boys Corn Club sharing their crops. Students are required to pick a topic from a pro vided list, research, and create a 3-5 minute speech with supporting material such as posters and props. 4-H’ers attended workshops to help them prepare. This opportunity provides the 4-H’ers of Crawford County an out-of-county educational experience and gives recognition for outstanding accomplish ments in 4-H work. Project Achievement serves to showcase 4-H’ers success. For more information about this event or other 4-H activities, call the Crawford County Extension Office at 478-836-3121 or email uge2079@uga.edu. The CCHS Eagles Basketball team came in second at this year’s J. B. Hawkins’ Tournament. PHOTO BY CAREY LEE PAINT - Continued From Front the window frames and do repairs to of the Development Authority when writing so Carroll asked for Jackson them as soon as possible. The authority still has half of the Georgia Work Ready funds and will be using it to set up a tutoring program in conjunction with the Retired Educators Association. The board is waiting on the retired educators to respond before further planning can be done. Certus Bank almost lost the business the board was told that they would be charged more on their loan and would need to have the building reevaluated. After discussing the issue with a de partment head in Athens, Carroll was able to resolve the issue and get the ex tra fees and closing costs waived. Member David Mathews expressed concern that the agreement was not in to get in touch with the office and get the agreement in writing. The board ap proved to stay with Certus for the re mainder of time it would take to pay off the loan instead of taking their busi ness to Colony Bank, who offered the same conditions, but would have to charge closing costs. The biggest concern of Commissioner Paul Chap man was what would hap pen if someone were to buy the business from Jones and open a drinking establish ment. He expressed his con cern of someone stumbling from the building and taking a tumble down the hill into highway traffic. The rezon ing was finally approved 4 to 1 with Chapman voting no. “I will put it in my will that no one will ever sell alcohol from my store and it will al ways be nothing but a good ole fashion country store,” Jones stated after the vote to help calm Chapman’s con cerns. Members of the Board of Recreations whose terms have expired will be return ing, as the board of commis sioners decided to reappoint those who have expiring terms. Fripp stated that after speaking with board mem bers “things are running smoothly.” Although Edgar Baker had applied to take one of the seats, he also serves on the Board of Elections and County Attorney advised the board that it is good practice to have board members only serving on one board at a time. Jim Bond will be leaving the Central Georgia Joint Development Authority due to time constraints, leaving an open spot on that board. Fripp tabled the item until the board could find some one suitable to take Bond’s place. Middle Georgia Re gional Commission also will be keeping the same board members as last year. CDBG projects are still under discussions, seventy- nine grants were awarded and Crawford County came in 85th, not receiving a grant. The Sarah Hill water exten sion project is one on the list that the county feels is im portant due to some citizen’s wells drying up because of drought conditions over the years, but Chapman made the suggestion to consider a new industrial park project that may be having a deci sion made on it very soon. Though dry wells is a big issue in the county, Devel opment Authority member Brenda Caroll who was also in attendance at the meeting said that the state would con sider approving the industrial park project over the water extension project because of the economic impact. The state considers the water is sue a local problem and not a state or economic problem and would much rather see the creation of more jobs in the county. 2012 - Continued From Front thor Rick Claeys used small town life as the back drop for his book, “When Secrets Kill.” •The county is asked to put Sunday alcohol sales on the ballot in November. •The county learned how a 2008 amendment negatively impacted the county when CUVA and FPLA were voted on and approved by the citizens. •Crawford County Elemen tary School received some much needed renovations. •Roberta City Police Department and Crawford County Sheriff’s Office received training in how to deal with a school shooter using Crawford County High School as their train ing ground. •Western Auto offered a reward for information leading to the capture of the perpetrator in a string of break-ins in Roberta. •Two-year old Cutter Jen nings died after falling into a pool. •“Encounters” paranormal group gets some creepy finds after spending the eve ning investigating the “Old Jail” in Knoxville. August •Billy Powell gave us a history lesson on Gunter’s Mill. •CMJ Hobbies held a rib bon cutting at new location on Hwy. 341. •A domestic dispute left two dead. •Tim Johson and RJ Jacobs will face off in a runoff for school board seat while voters replaced Eddie Har ris with Brad Cod on that board. •Probate Judge Pam Busbee and newly elected school board member Brad Cody have to vacate their seats on the Recreation Board since elected officials can not serve on that board. •City of Roberta Police Dept, purchased two brand new patrol cars. •Jean Mazur, co- exexutive director of the RCCCOC, announced she would be stepping down. •Laura Meldrum, Linda Lockett and Magnolia Walker were teachers of the year. •Dickey Farms was Busi ness of the Quarter. •Substitute teacher ques tioned Board of Education’s hiring politcy. •County and BOE leave millage rate unchanged. •Moonshine and firearms confiscated by Sheriff’s Office. •Knoxville woman charged in 2011 molestation. •County reduced fire hy drant fee. September •County votes to lower Roberta’s LOST distribution amount by 5% but city does not accept it. •Community comes to gether to support and pray for Kade Howard. •Crawford County Histori cal Society unveiled a new logo. •Robin Rushing left her banking career since she had been in since 1985 to work for the school system. •Red Bard celebrated its fifth anniversary with a rib bon cutting from the Cham ber. •Master Gardners met here. “County to purchase truck with $20,000 Clean Air Coalition grant. October •Mid-Georgia Ambulance donated an ambulance to the Crawford County Fire Dept. •Brittany Bishop was crowned Homecoming Queen and Kierra Preston as Miss Senior. •Flint Professional Group announced plans for an assisted living facility, pharmacy and a restaurant coming which will help beautify the comer at Hwy. 80 and 341. •Scarecrow contest an nounced by Chamber. •Teacher Amanda Noll re ceived Georgia Power grant. •Crafty Mama’s Named Business of the Quarter. •JugFest Committee began work for next event. •KRCB celebrated 25 years of dreams coming due with an event in the park. NOVEMBER •Commissioners approved staggering reduction in city’s LOST funds. •City of Roberta plans to raise taxes. •Gene Hamlin ousted by voters from Board of Com missioners. John Thomas to replace him. Sheriff Walker, Coroner O’Neal and Tax Commissioner Davis won big over challengers. •Georgia Organics Group visited Greenway Famrs. •Kay Center’s Dancing for the Stars fund raiser gamers $14,000. •Tom Wallace, who chal lenged Sheriff Walker for his position, was fired. •Rep. Robert Dickey visited with Roberta City Council to express concern over LOST negotiations. •Merritt Pottery festival held. •The Georgia Post part nered with the Georgia Forestry Commission by donating acoms. DECEMBER •Christmas in Roberta was very successful. •Christmas parade was big gest ever. •Local artist Meiko held benefit concert for Kade Howard. •Christmas decoration con test winners announced. •Commissioners approved 2013 road repair list. 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